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Voting Contrast in California vs Mexico Claudia F Voting is important to make changes. But, how easy is to vote in these two places? Some people think that the voting process is too long and complicated in Mexico, while in California it is easier, even though voting is a right for the people. Starting with the age, in both places the legal age for voting is 18 years old. Also, the government of both places establishes many polling places, which can be schools, libraries, churches or garages. Another similarity is voting as a right and in order to this, every employer must allow their employees the opportunity to go to a polling place during working hours. Talking about differences, in California people are able to vote by mail. But in Mexico, people need to go in person to a polling place. In California having an identification is not required for voting, on the contrary in Mexico people must to have a special identification for voting. Another contrast is in California the voting day is held on Tuesdays but in Mexico it is on Sundays. Even when there are differences on the voting process in California and Mexico, the system is able for people express their preferences. In my opinion, voting is a right and little by little is going to be more accessible for everyone. Also, if people want a change, they need to be involved in the voting process. Claudia is a student in the Advanced class in the morning. Nabat is a student in the Beginning Low class in the morning.

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